Hey, good to hear about another update, I really appreciate keeping us in loop with those weekly updates :)
One tiny suggestion as a fellow programmer I'd assign each outfit part type a number so that evaluation, comparison and modification are way easier. But I didn't see entire code so my approach could have lots of weaknesses. Anyway, glad to hear issue is resolved :D
Test harness sounds useful.
Wise choice on taking a break while being burned out, don't push yourself too much ;)
Regarding new game - doesn't sound as enticing as Pilot one :P But nevertheless will give it a try, may turn out to be more fun than currently advertised.